California Lawmakers Might Mandate Active Shooter Training

by Site Admin | Apr 25, 2023 | Latest Blogs

California lawmakers are advancing legislation to require active shooter training for all businesses. The bill aims to better prepare employees for workplace violence. (Source: TechTarget.com by Patrick Thibodeau, Senior News Writer  – April 9, 2023) California...

California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Invalidated

by Site Admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

(Source: Matthew J. Roberts, Esq., HR Watchdog – February 16, 2023) On February 15, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. v. Bonta, et al. No. 20-15291 (9th Cir. Feb. 15, 2023),...

Upcoming Changes in California’s Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks

by Andrew Guida | Jan 16, 2023 | Latest Blogs

Source: Rod Fliegel and Alice Wang – Littler Law Firm, January 5, 2023 California’s Civil Rights Council has issued draft revisions to FEHA regulations governing an employer’s use and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making employment...

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Monumental PAGA Decision For California Employers

by Andrew Guida | Jun 21, 2022 | Latest Blogs

From Zaller Law Group, PC June 15, 2022, The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, holding that the FAA preempts California’s prohibition on the employer’s ability to contract with employees to bring only their individual...

End of California 2021 Legislative Session Brings New Laws Affecting California Employers

by Andrew Guida | Nov 2, 2021 | Latest Blogs

By Scott P. Jang, Jonathan A. Siegel, Erika M. Barbara and Cecilie E. Read https://www.jacksonlewis.com October 21, 2021 The California legislature has passed and Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a number of bills that address wage and hour practices and other issues...